Hanging Straight Leg Raise
A core exercise performed while hanging, lifting straight legs to target the abdominals and hip flexors.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Hang from a pull-up bar with arms fully extended.
- Keep legs together and straight.
- Engage core and lift legs up to parallel or higher.
- Pause briefly at the top.
- Lower legs under control to starting position.
Form cues
- Avoid swinging
- Lift with core, not momentum
- Keep legs straight
- Control leg descent
Common mistakes
- Swinging the body
- Using momentum
- Bending knees or arching back
Breathing
Exhale as you lift legs, inhale as you lower.
